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His first four years were pretty good, by NC State standards. However, they've tanked in the last two years -- that coupled with the continuing success of Duke and UNC was more than Wolfpack Nation could tolerate. So out he goes.

They've got their sights set on Archie Miller at Dayton (a NCSU alumn and former assistant). But Gregg Marshall's name is being tossed around too -- though he will come with a hefty price tag (and he is smart enough to realize that he's in a better situation in Wichita than he would be in Raleigh).

NCSU has had trouble getting decent coaches in any sport recently...so don't be shocked if that trend continues with this hire.

I heard on the radio they may try to go after Frank Martin. Not sure if that's still the case though.

A guy who can't recruit, get to the tourney or put guys int he NBA. Yeah NCSU will be thrilled about that.

State is the redheaded stepchild to Duke and UNC but they still care about basketball and do have a pedigree. I doubt they would be interested in a guy who still has not proven that he knows how to get it done.

I'm not certain why Martin would be interested. Sure, it would be an upgrade in terms of prestige, the ACC, and a fanbase very passionate about basketball. But all of those things are double-edged swords as well. The ACC is a really tough league, State has to deal with UNC/Duke, and the fanbase probably has unrealistic expectations at this point. There's no reason State can't be a good basketball program again because they've been one in the past, but right now, it's kind of a unique challenge. Building South Carolina is a unique challenge as well, but Martin's not exactly done here and going to State seems like it'd be a lateral move in that regard, except with much more pressure from the fans/administration.

On the other hand, it made pretty much no sense at all for Martin to come here from K-State, so you really never know which jobs will inspire a coach.

Seems ridiculous to me to fire him absent some off the court problems. I know they've had some transfers and whatnot but my god they were turrible when he took over.

All those NCAAs and sweet 16s that fast? Shoot, who wouldn't think about a straight up trade.

I think losing to UNC like errry time is what got him dealt.

i think there are some other factors that had impact it to ... he has multiple legit high draft pick on his team... they have regressed greatly... even during the sweet 16 seasons they had some inexplicable losses

There are emerging stories out of Raleigh that star point guard Dennis Smith, Jr. may have been given multiple wallet-sized portraits of founding fathers and past presidents to play for the Wolfpack....stay tuned

There are emerging stories out of Raleigh that star point guard Dennis Smith, Jr. may have been given multiple wallet-sized portraits of founding fathers and past presidents to play for the Wolfpack....stay tuned

There are emerging stories out of Raleigh that star point guard Dennis Smith, Jr. may have been given multiple wallet-sized portraits of founding fathers and past presidents to play for the Wolfpack....stay tuned